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Last updated: 1 April 2026  ·  Harelona Notebook, 73 Clerkenwell Road

1. About This Policy

Harelona Notebook is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. This Privacy Policy explains how Harelona Notebook collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data provided by visitors to this website.

This policy applies to all personal data collected through harelona.info. It has been prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

The data controller is Harelona Notebook, with its registered office at 73 Clerkenwell Road, contact us at [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate and improve this publication. The categories of personal data we may collect include:

We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under UK GDPR. We do not collect data relating to health, finances, identity documents, or racial or ethnic origin. We do not build individual reader profiles or engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we are required to have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The bases on which Harelona Notebook processes data are:

Legitimate Interests

The publication has a legitimate interest in understanding how readers engage with editorial content in order to improve the quality and relevance of its output. Where anonymised analytics data is processed, this falls under our legitimate interests, balanced against your right to privacy.

Consent

Where non-essential cookies are used, we process data on the basis of your consent, obtained through the cookie consent mechanism on this website. You may withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

Contract Performance

When you submit a contact enquiry, we process your name and email address to the extent necessary to respond to your message. This is necessary for the performance of the correspondence you have initiated.

4. How We Use Your Data

Data collected through this website is used for the following purposes only:

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. We do not use your data for targeted advertising. We do not transfer your data outside the United Kingdom without appropriate safeguards in place.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. The following retention periods apply:

Data Category Retention Period
Contact enquiry correspondence 24 months from date of last contact
Anonymised analytics data 26 months (standard analytics window)
Consent records Until consent is withdrawn or 36 months
Server access logs 90 days from creation

After the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised. If you wish to request early deletion of your data, see Section 7 (Your Rights) below.

6. Third-Party Services

This website makes use of a small number of third-party services in order to function. Each is listed below together with its purpose and a link to its own privacy documentation:

Google Maps Location Services

An embedded Google Maps iframe appears on our Contact page. Google may process the IP address of visitors who view that page. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Fonts Typography

This website loads fonts from Google Fonts. When a font is requested, Google may log the requesting IP address. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information held by Harelona Notebook.

CDN Asset Providers Performance

Static assets (icons, scripts, stylesheets) are loaded via public CDN networks including jsDelivr, unpkg, and cdnjs. These providers may log request metadata. No personal data beyond standard server access logs is shared with these providers.

We do not use third-party advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or any cross-site behavioural profiling services on this website.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data. These rights are not absolute — each is subject to conditions and exceptions — but we are committed to honouring them promptly and transparently.

Right of Access

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.

Right to Rectification

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued retention.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You may object to the processing of your data where it is based on our legitimate interests.

To exercise any of the above rights, write to us at [email protected] or by post to 73 Clerkenwell Roadex or numerous, we may extend this period by a further two months, in which case we will notify you.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data or your rights request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you escalate to the ICO.

8. Security Measures

Harelona Notebook takes the security of personal data seriously. The following technical and organisational measures are in place to protect data held by or transmitted to this website:

Whilst we take all reasonable precautions, no online system can be entirely free from risk. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, and will contact affected individuals where required.

9. Cookies and Changes to This Policy

This website uses cookies. For a full explanation of the cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we do, the date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of this website after a policy update constitutes acknowledgement of the revised terms.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected] or by post at 73 Clerkenwell Road

Editorial Notice

Harelona Notebook is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body. Articles published on Harelona Notebook are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.